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Nigeria's Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance
The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in Nigeria
The fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical battle for Nigeria’s public health. The unchecked rise of drug-resistant infections threatens to undermine our progress in healthcare, jeopardizing the treatment of common infections and significantly impacting mortality rates. To effectively combat this threat, a collaborative and coordinated national effort is paramount.
Nigerian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (NAP 2.0)
This Taskforce marks a significant step towards achieving this crucial goal and signifies a renewed commitment by the Nigerian Government to implementing the Nigerian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (NAP 2.0), launched in October 2024 by the NCDC and Honourable coordinating Minister of Health and social welfare Dr. Muhammed Pate.
The launch of NAP 2.0 was necessitated by the alarming escalation of AMR across the country, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive and strengthened national strategy. The previous action plan NAP 1.0 launched in 2017 had made important strides, but the evolving nature of AMR necessitated an updated, robust, and more targeted approach.
Key Features of NAP 2.0
NAP 2.0 builds upon the foundations laid by its predecessor, incorporating lessons learned and adapting to the latest scientific evidence and global best practices. Key features of NAP 2.0 include:
- Strengthened surveillance and detection systems
- Improved infection prevention and control measures
- Enhanced stewardship programs in healthcare settings
- Public awareness campaigns
- Improved access to diagnostics
- Improved capacity building
- Promoting research and development
- Strengthening healthcare systems
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About us
What is NNAST ?
- NNAST comprises leading experts in antimicrobial stewardship from diverse medical fields within Nigeria and internationally and is uniquely positioned to help coordinate the nation's efforts against this critical public health threat.
- The task force’s mandate is to help accelerate and synergize the impactful work already underway by governmental and non-governmental organizations, researchers, healthcare professionals (including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other medical personnel in both the public and private sectors), pharmaceutical companies, universities, and educational institutions.
- By identifying gaps, fostering collaboration to avoid redundancy, and facilitating effective communication, the task force aims to help streamline existing AMR initiatives, contribute to robust policy development alongside the NCDC, the One Health AMR Coordinating Committee (AMRCC) and the One Health AMR Technical working group ( TWG), and ultimately strengthen Nigeria's response to this escalating challenge.
The NNAST will leverage its collective expertise to try to provide strategic advice, connect stakeholders, secure crucial funding, facilitate access to new technologies, support the development of infectious disease programs and curricula in universities and medical schools, and generally serve as a vital link, coordinating and amplifying the considerable efforts already being made to combat AMR across Nigeria
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Our Mission
The NNAST is closely affiliated with the Nigerian Center for Disease COntrol
The Nnast's mission is to support NCDC it is battle against antimicrobial resistance.
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Nigeria's National Action Plan NAP 2.0 is based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations on national core elements as indicators of the country’s capacity to implement national programs on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). These core elements are:
1. Establishing a National Plan and Strategies
2. Establishing National regulations and guidelines for awareness
3. Establishing Training and education programs
4. Supporting technologies and data development
Antimicrobial Stewardship is prioritized in the NAP 2.0 governance manual and a sub- technical Working Group (TWG) has been formed to guide its actualization. Collaboration with external groups, government, and non-governmental agencies as well as educational and research groups is encouraged to maximize the efforts to combat AMR. Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has established a relationship with the Nigerian National Antimicrobial Stewardship Taskforce (NNAST) that was recently launched by the Federal Ministry of Health to implement some of these strategic interventions through an integrated program approach. NNAST has an advisory and technical role in antimicrobial stewardship in humans and is affiliated with the AMS Pillar of the National AMR Technical Working Group. NNAST has its secretariat within the NCDC.
Terms of Reference
NNAST terms of reference will reflect and demonstrate support towards the actualization of the four national AMS core elements at national, subnational, and healthcare facility levels in line with the AMR NAP 2.0 and the national AMS Sub-TWG and the Antimicrobial Resistance Coordination Committee (AMRCC).
NNAST terms of reference will reflect and demonstrate support towards the actualization of the four national AMS core elements at national, subnational, and healthcare facility levels in line with the AMR NAP 2.0 and the national AMS Sub-TWG and the Antimicrobial Resistance Coordination Committee (AMRCC).
1) Help strengthen the national, subnational, and healthcare facility-based AMS programs (National Plan and strategies):
- Provide technical support to the AMS-TWG and the AMRCC to ensure AMS activities align with the National Action Plan.
- Help to review the AMS program to look for gaps and duplication in data funding and programs.
- Help develop advocacy tools for healthcare administrators and policymakers to promote AMS at the subnational and healthcare facility level.
- Help increase information on AMR in Nigeria through antimicrobial stewardship efforts including surveillance, identification of resistant organisms, interpretation of data, management of infections caused by resistant and other organisms, research, education, and policymaking.
- Assist with the review and validation of national AMS, Antimicrobial Use (AMU), and AMC strategies and protocols
- Support the AMS-TWG and the AMRCC to mobilize resources for the AMS program scale-up at all levels of healthcare.
- Promote rational antimicrobial use through evidence-based practices and local data on AMR.
Who we are
- Dr. Omobosola Akinsete
- Prof. Rebecca Soremekun
- Dr. Tochi J. Okwor
- Dr. Nubwa Medugu
- Dr. Temitope Ilori
- Mrs. Hamdalat Bolajoko
- Dr. Adetokunbo Shita-Bey
- Dr. Laxmikant Chavan
- Dr. Olajide Idris
- Dr Ademola Dada
- Prof Adebowale Adekoya
- Prof Stephen Obaro
- Dr Bernard Ebruke
- Dr Laxmicant Chavan
What we do
The Nnast supports NCDC in its battle against antimicrobial resistance by helping to realize the ambitions of NAP 2.0 under the one health plan We aim to achieve this by :
- Supporting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Providing critical support to the NCDC, the lead agency in the fight against AMR, to help achieve the targets outlined in NAP 2.0. This includes identifying gaps in funding, collating information on amr in Nigeria, providing advice and technical assistance with setting up National Antimicrobial Stewardship standards, integrating infectious disease into educational systems among others.
- Facilitating collaborative efforts:Bridging the gap between various government agencies, healthcare providers, research institutions, civil society organizations, educational institutions and international partners to ensure a unified and effective response.
- Strengthening communication: Improving information sharing and coordination among stakeholders, enhancing public awareness about AMR, and promoting evidence-based best practices. NNAST represents a collective commitment to a healthier Nigeria. By working together, we can effectively combat AMR and safeguard the future of healthcare for all Nigerians. We are confident that through collaboration, dedication, and strategic action, we can make significant strides toward achieving the goals outlined in NAP 2.0. We look forward to a productive partnership in this critical endeavor
Omobosola Akinsete
Adult Infectious Disease doctor
is a dedicated physician and a key member of the Nigerian Antimicrobial Stewardship Taskforce.
Dr Dada- Public sector
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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DR. AKINSETE
Adult Infectious
work with the taskforce focuses on leadership of the taskforce as chairperson and national coordinator, working closely with NCDC leadership
Task Force Members
- Prof. Rebecca
- Dr. Tochi J. Okwor
- Dr. Temitope Ilori
- Dr. Adetokunbo Shita-Bey
- Dr. Olajide Idris
DR. OMOBOSOLA AKINSETE
Dr. Omobosola Akinsete is a dedicated physician and a key member of the Nigerian Antimicrobial Stewardship Taskforce. She has been an internal medicine and adult Infectious Disease physician in the United States of America for 24 years and has a background in public health. Her expertise in the field of Infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship will contribute significantly to the fight against antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria.
DR. AKINSETE
work with the taskforce focuses on leadership of the taskforce as chairperson and national coordinator, working closely with NCDC leadership , the ministry of Health and funding partners, and helping establish sustainable antimicrobial stewardship programs, and infectious disease educational programs. . Her commitment to improving antimicrobial use and patient safety is invaluable to the nation's public health efforts.
AMR IN NIGERIA
- The Problem: Nigeria faces a severe and escalating AMR crisis. This is driven by multiple factors, frequently intertwined:
- High rates of infectious diseases: Nigeria has a high burden of common bacterial infections, creating significant demand for antimicrobials.
- Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials: Antimicrobials are frequently prescribed inappropriately (without proper diagnosis or for viral infections), used without completing the prescribed course, and readily available without prescription (over-the-counter). This contributes significantly to the development and spread of resistant strains.
- Poor infection prevention and control practices: Inadequate hygiene and sanitation in healthcare facilities and communities facilitate the transmission of resistant bacteria.
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Taskforce
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